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On this  episode of the R&S Podcast, the crew is joined by Westin G. who fills in for his older brother HG as we talk shop on the state of custom kicks vs fakes as well as retail relationships with major brands. So tune to the conversation and let us know what you  think! @therockandstockpodcast

The boys get back on the mic for season 2 and they kick things off with a simple recap of season one and what we are looking forward to season two! Stay tuned for more dope conversations and dope guest along with some new spins to the show!

Happy Holidays from the R&S Gang! It's the final episode of the year and we are joined by former 4 Star defensive back recruit and Wisconsin Badger, Sojourn Shelton II. We chop it up about his love for kicks and gives us some insight on what it's like to be a collegiate athlete and what roles these brands play on recruitment and their career. We also dab into his new journey as an online sneaker retailer as well as a few other topics.  IG @TheRockandStockPodcast    

Another episode of the R&S Podcast is here and the guys shed light and thoughts on the loss of designer Virgil Abloh and reflect on his impact on footwear and fashion. We also touch on the cancellation of certain releases for some models and how it can effect some retailers and the market as well as some proposed laws to ban and eliminate bots! Tune in! IG: @TheRockandStockPodcast therockandstockpodcast@gmail.com

What's gooood people?! We are baaaaaaack!! We've been on a lil hiatus just due to life experiences. But we are back rockin' and on this episode the fellas have a solid discussion stemming from an NBC News article about profits for black retailers in the footwear industry that saw upwards of 70 Billion dollars in 2020 and the thoughts, feelings, and how we should react going forward. We also get into the upcoming silver (25th) anniversary for a few classic models over the next 1-3 years and how should brands celebrate and acknowledge that. So tune in to a fun convo and mixed humor! IG: TheRockandStockPodcast Twitter: TheRockandStockPod    

In this episode we sit down with designer Chris Dixon who guides us through his journey between loving basketball and manifesting his destiny of being a footwear designer. From Fayetteville, NC to Portland, OR (and everywhere in between & beyond) Chris gives us his experiences from working with Serena Williams, winning design competitions, the tuteledge and guidance of design great Dwayne Edwards and his Pensole program, and the give back by way of his CnstntDvlpmnt (Constant Developement) brand! Check this one out and hear what it's like to never give up on your dream!   IG @therockandstockpodcast Twitter @therockandstockpod

In Ep. 11 the guys go off the cuff and have some fun with this episode discussing some of the best signature lines in sneaker history. This debate got pretty intense but some good points were made! We also talk Space Jam: A New Legacy. Tune in and let us know what you think and if you agree with any of the host! IG: TheRockandStockPodcast Twitter: TheRockandStockPod      

On this episode, The R&S team is joined by our neighbor from up north, Ms. Sneaker Facts herself, Simply Kiah! The native Canadian from Toronto taps in with us to talk about sneaker head life abroad and being a woman in the sneaker game. And of course we had to throw in some sneaker facts with a little trivia fun! Tune in for another fun episode! Ig: @TheRockandStockPodcast Twitter: @TheRockandStockPod Email: TheRockandStockPodcast@Gmail.com Guest: @SimplyKiah      

Episode 9 is packed full of Kobe talk as our guest, Kobe Superfan and sneaker head Darryl Glover otherwise known as Brotha D, joins the show to talk shop. We cover everything from his collection, his passion for Kobe, the Nike vs. Vanessa Bryant saga, connections amongst the sneaker community and much more so tune in with the R&S Gang and have some fun and laughs. IG: TheRockandStockPodcast Twitter: TheRockandStockPod Email: TheRockandStockPodcast@Gmail.com Darryl G. IG:Brotha_D        

The guys get into what it takes to keep a podcast going and avoiding a "break up" in light of the Joe Budden Podcast, designer sneakers and the dad look, as well as new signatures and collabs on the horizon. IG: @therockandstockpodcast Twitter: @therockandstockpod Email: therockandstockpodcast@gmail.com          

Ever wanted to know what the footwear design life is like? Designer Justin Taylor joins the pod for an episode to share HIS journey in design. Everything from his  mom inspiring his artistic side all the way to Jordan Brand and designing for the likes of Chris Paul, Carmelo, and Blake Griffin. IG: therockandstockpodcast Twitter: therockandstockpod therockandstockpodcast@gmail.com Justin Taylor @Jay_Tee_23        

The R&S team is joined by their first guest! Sneaker historian, Sean Williams, joins the podcast to discuss his Brooklyn beginnings, kicks, brands, OSD, and some moments in the sneaker culture both good and not so much. We also get into his new role with the Infinite Sneaker app and more so tune in!  IG: @therockandstockpodcast Twitter: @therockandstockpod Email: therockandstockpodcast@gmail.com   Sean Williams IG @OSD_Paperchasr

The R&S team pays tribute to Hip Hop icon DMX and discuss how the sneaker world and entertainment world collide! Everything from rappers with shoe deals to sneakers in movies. The good and not so good of the 2 are some of the things we get into on the 5th installment of The R&S! IG: Therockandstockpodcast Twitter: Therockandstockpod Email: Therockandstockpodcast@gmail.com      

In this episode the guys tap into their thoughts on NBA All Star Weekend events and releases as well as the resignation of tenured Nike VP Ann Hebert behind her son's resale business. And to round out Women's History Month, we celebrate and discuss some of the women in the industry (athletes, influencers, and designers). IG: TheRockandStockPodcast Twitter: TheRockandStockPod Email: therockandstockpodcast@gmail.com            

Ep. 3 Has the R&S squad engaging in convo about the change of gears for Jerry Lorenzo and his Fear of God line from Nike over to Adidas Basketball, the effect of Kanye's divorce on his creative mind, Complex's Top 100 Nike's of All Time list debate, and we celebrate some of the industry's top black designers and influencers! Complex Top 100 Nike's of All time list: https://www.complex.com/sneakers/the-100-best-nikes-of-all-time-dex/air-max-2009?utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=campaign-1&utm_source=facebook IG: TheRockandStockPodcast Twitter: TheRockandStockPod        

In this episode, the R&S guys get into the rise and fall of Nike's NRG product, the Trophy Room 1's release situation, and sneaker blogs which all beg to question "What happened there?". We also tap in some new releases, new pick ups (even an on-air purchase), and Suoer Bowl 55.  IG @TheRockandStockPodcast Twitter @TheRockandStockPod

Welcome to The Rock and Stock Podcast.  This is where we begin our journey introducing you, the listeners, to who we are as the Rock & Stock team. Come along the journey with us as we discuss the world of dope kicks, the industry, the tech, the history, etc with a few laughs along the way